VILLAGES IN ACTION
The support of professional performances and particpatory workshops through a network of volunteers in rural communites.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £946 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £11,312. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent just over two months of operating costs, which is below the stated policy target of three months. The trustees confirm that funding has been confirmed for the coming year and cash flow forecasts remain positive.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant income: Arts Council England 74,724” — page 19
“The general fund currently stands at £11,312, representing just over two month’s operating costs. Over the next twelve months we expect reserves to increase slightly to achieve the target of three month’s operating costs.”
Trustees
- Claire Elizabeth Marshall
- Grace Laura Plant
- Helen Bovey
- Helen Margaret Gilbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £146k | £145k |
| 31/03/2024 | £134k | £134k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £102k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £13k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £69 |
Common questions
Is VILLAGES IN ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £946 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £11,312. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent just over two months of operating costs, which is below the stated policy target of three months. The trustees confirm that funding has been confirmed for the coming year and cash flow forecasts remain positive. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VILLAGES IN ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VILLAGES IN ACTION as a grant recipient include THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, NATIONAL RURAL TOURING FORUM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | Community Arts |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Community Arts |
| NATIONAL RURAL TOURING FORUM | FY2024 | £300 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/02/2024 | £27k | "Chasing Crockern" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £10k | Village Exchange |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/09/2016 | £58k | "Unearth - Discovering the Hidden Histories of Devon's Rural Communities" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2014 | £10k | Enhance - Developing Rural Community Skills |